New Sports Tech: VR Tennis
As the trend of VR is just hitting it’e peak, many applications for the immersive technology are being created. Originally created as a way to immerse people in a video-like experience to enhance the cinema experience, VR has grown to be a multi-billion dollar industry, with new technology in video-games, job-training, health relaxation, and more recently, sports.
More specifically, VR motion learning has created a product that allows for users to simulate tennis, with real-ball physics, spin, training, a custom handle to simulate ball force, and even the ability to participate in virtual tournaments at home. Emerging VR sports are changing the way sports can be played, introducing immersive experiences that could hardly be imagined before, and Tennis E sports is one of those trends.
This Austrian startup monitors the progress and collects data on motion, speed, and number of strokes. The platform optimizes the movement and stroke play of the players and provides feedback on the training progress, all at home. With just an open area, players can play against different types and levels of opponents, ranging from aggressive and inconsistent to a pusher that never misses. This technology highlights the developing trend of immersive tech not only for sports but for everyday life as well.
